JP's Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveBest fish tacos
Poké Chop
1404 Garnet AveBest Poke
It's a PB Institution ... go after munching on best pizza in PB - Hobeken Pizza across the street
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Mr. Frostie
1470 Garnet AveIt's a PB Institution ... go after munching on best pizza in PB - Hobeken Pizza across the street
Hoboken Pizza & Beer Joint
1459 Garnet AveBest thin crust pizza
Great Monday Burger & Beer Special ...
Plus, very social over weekend as young crowd have fun in PB
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The Duck Dive
4650 Mission BlvdGreat Monday Burger & Beer Special ...
Plus, very social over weekend as young crowd have fun in PB
Dirty Birds
4656 Mission BlvdBest Chicken Wings - 1/2 price on Tuesdays
Great view of beach/ocean ... watch surfers while eating breakfast ..
Lobster taco night on Wednesday
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World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrGreat view of beach/ocean ... watch surfers while eating breakfast ..
Lobster taco night on Wednesday
A hot spot in PB for sure ... this and Mavericks next door draws big crowds
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Backyard Kitchen & Tap
832 Garnet AveA hot spot in PB for sure ... this and Mavericks next door draws big crowds
Newest and hottest spot in PB right now (April 2018) ... owners built a really nice spot .. great food, great scene
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Mavericks Beach Club
860 Garnet AveNewest and hottest spot in PB right now (April 2018) ... owners built a really nice spot .. great food, great scene
Newest beach front eatery ... very nice ... excellent food ... great scene ... incredible beach/ocean views
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Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdNewest beach front eatery ... very nice ... excellent food ... great scene ... incredible beach/ocean views
Zen 5
1130 Garnet AveMy fave sushi spot in PB
A posh spot to sip cocktails and watch the sunset ... just remodeled ... nice!
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TOWER23 Hotel
723 Felspar StA posh spot to sip cocktails and watch the sunset ... just remodeled ... nice!
About 10 minute drive to Liberty Station ... all types of restaurants and shops .. the Market is fun ... gets busy on weekends
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Liberty Public Market
2820 Historic Decatur RdAbout 10 minute drive to Liberty Station ... all types of restaurants and shops .. the Market is fun ... gets busy on weekends
a favorite Italian ... real northern Italian cuisine ... molto bueno!
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Bencotto
750 W Fir Sta favorite Italian ... real northern Italian cuisine ... molto bueno!
The coolest ... nicest ... most attractive waitstaff in PB ... they're pros who make sure you have a great time ... kind of a younger, rowdier, beach crowd ... great view ... fun drinks ... fun times!
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PB Shore Club
4343 Ocean BlvdThe coolest ... nicest ... most attractive waitstaff in PB ... they're pros who make sure you have a great time ... kind of a younger, rowdier, beach crowd ... great view ... fun drinks ... fun times!
Konito's Cafe
1730 Garnet AveBreakfasts are massive. Great burgers & fries too!
Located in Ocean Beach about 15 minute drive from the house. OB has more mellow, laid back scene if you want to walk around there. Then, dig in to tasty ramen.
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OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StLocated in Ocean Beach about 15 minute drive from the house. OB has more mellow, laid back scene if you want to walk around there. Then, dig in to tasty ramen.
There's a line at this spot every night! Best to try get a reservation or go earlier for shorter line. Just ate here and it's Top 3 place for me now. The buns, noodles, toasted garlic green beans and everything else is amazing! And La Village Shopping Mall is fun to check out all the fancy stores.
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Din Tai Fung
4301 La Jolla Village DrThere's a line at this spot every night! Best to try get a reservation or go earlier for shorter line. Just ate here and it's Top 3 place for me now. The buns, noodles, toasted garlic green beans and everything else is amazing! And La Village Shopping Mall is fun to check out all the fancy stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
This local brewery really knows how to make beers ... the owner, Alex, is a great guy and does a lot of volunteer work in the PB Community ..
Try PB Pathway Ales ... proceeds go to a local charity
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Amplified Ale Works Kitchen + Beer Garden
4150 Mission BlvdThis local brewery really knows how to make beers ... the owner, Alex, is a great guy and does a lot of volunteer work in the PB Community ..
Try PB Pathway Ales ... proceeds go to a local charity
Another PB Institution ... low key, cash-only spot with amazing sunset view in PB
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Lahaina Beach House
710 Oliver CtAnother PB Institution ... low key, cash-only spot with amazing sunset view in PB
Entertainment & Fun
Owners are super cool ... locals totally invested in the PB Community .. they have special where you can drop off your kids for Parents Night Out ...
Your kids will have a blast here with all the gymnastic equipment, rock wall, etc.
G3Kids
929 Garnet AveOwners are super cool ... locals totally invested in the PB Community .. they have special where you can drop off your kids for Parents Night Out ...
Your kids will have a blast here with all the gymnastic equipment, rock wall, etc.
Catamaran does a Friday Movie Night where you watch a kid's movie on the beach ... it's free ... and, you can also order food/drinks if you want ...
Catamaran is a lovely spot ... walk around the grounds to see all the fish and birds ...
Nice family fun
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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission BlvdCatamaran does a Friday Movie Night where you watch a kid's movie on the beach ... it's free ... and, you can also order food/drinks if you want ...
Catamaran is a lovely spot ... walk around the grounds to see all the fish and birds ...
Nice family fun
Give surfing a try ... water is chilly but they give you wetsuit + surfboard and an Instructor ... best feeling in the world riding waves :)
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San Diego Surf School
4850 Cass StGive surfing a try ... water is chilly but they give you wetsuit + surfboard and an Instructor ... best feeling in the world riding waves :)
Commit a full day and maybe even 2 ... the Zoo is fantastico! ... plus it's right next to Balboa Park which is also worth touring
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San Diegon eläintarha
2920 Zoo DrCommit a full day and maybe even 2 ... the Zoo is fantastico! ... plus it's right next to Balboa Park which is also worth touring
The new roller coasters there are wicked fun and your kids will love the place.
Parking is overpriced, so a Lyft or Uber might be the better call.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.The new roller coasters there are wicked fun and your kids will love the place.
Parking is overpriced, so a Lyft or Uber might be the better call.
Sightseeing
Did you know that ferries used to dock on this pier ... one of the oldest structures in PB ... walk to end and start looking for dolphin pods (they're out there) ... or maybe watch surfers up close ...
Kids will love it
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Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
4500 Ocean BlvdDid you know that ferries used to dock on this pier ... one of the oldest structures in PB ... walk to end and start looking for dolphin pods (they're out there) ... or maybe watch surfers up close ...
Kids will love it
Little Italy does a great Farmer's Market on Saturdays .. best in San Diego ...
This is area has lots to see and really good restaurants ... trendy too as it's close to downtown
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Little Italy
Little Italy does a great Farmer's Market on Saturdays .. best in San Diego ...
This is area has lots to see and really good restaurants ... trendy too as it's close to downtown
The missions in SoCal go way back to Spanish times. Nice to hike around the park as well. Laid back scene.
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Presidio Park
2811 Jackson StThe missions in SoCal go way back to Spanish times. Nice to hike around the park as well. Laid back scene.
Historic and beautiful with great places to hang out. Museums and a lovely Japanese Garden and outdoor theater. Worth a trip.
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Balboa Park
Historic and beautiful with great places to hang out. Museums and a lovely Japanese Garden and outdoor theater. Worth a trip.
Parks & Nature
Best nature hike along the Cliffs ... you get incredible views and then also can walk along the beach.
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Torrey Pinesin osavaltion luonnonsuojelualue
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBest nature hike along the Cliffs ... you get incredible views and then also can walk along the beach.
IMHO, #2 best viewpoint in SanDi.
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Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrIMHO, #2 best viewpoint in SanDi.
Obviously for self reflection for all our brave Veterans and also (IMHO) the #1 best viewpoint in all SanDi.
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Mt. Soledadin kansallinen veteraanimuistomerkki
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr SObviously for self reflection for all our brave Veterans and also (IMHO) the #1 best viewpoint in all SanDi.
Arts & Culture
Your kids will love it. Super cool spot downtown to play/explore.
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Uusi Lastenmuseo
200 W Island AveYour kids will love it. Super cool spot downtown to play/explore.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveEZ walking distance from the house ... a bit pricey, but meat and veggies are top quality and their deli is well-stocked.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveEZ walking distance from the house ... a bit pricey, but meat and veggies are top quality and their deli is well-stocked.